This is a blog on economics and politics from the perspective of a microeconomist of the Austrian school of thought who works in market research.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Romney Deflates the President - WSJ.com

Romney Deflates the President - WSJ.com: "As things tighten up, they will probably get dirty. It is a matter of conviction in both parties that the other side is more ruthless and brutal in its use of underhanded tactics. Both campaigns have probably been sitting on potentially damaging opposition research. Why? Because they don't want to win that way. Political operatives say they hate oppo because they hate to lower the tone of the national discourse. The truth is, oppo is bad for business. The press goes into full Lascivious Puritan mode, spreads the dirt and then tries to nail the provider. When everyone knows a strategist won dirty, he becomes controversial, future clients shy away, and the mortgage on the house in Umbria goes unpaid. But losing is even worse for business.

Chicago won't go quietly. Be ready for trouble and able of rapid response."